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03-14-2025 03:46 AM - edited 03-14-2025 03:49 AM
The red light blinks five times, and then two, short white light blinks (5 long red, 2 short white)
This condition indicates that the Embedded Controller/Keyboard Controller cannot find valid firmware. Reset the embedded controller.
Disconnect the AC power from the computer.
Press and hold the power button for more than 12 seconds, and then release.
Wait for the computer to turn on and start normally.
Reconnect the AC power to the computer.
Make sure nothing is connected to any USB ports.
Try the above 12 second reset first. If that does not work then you may try temporarily disconnect the battery.
and try the 12 second again.
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03-14-2025 07:59 AM
Try 20 full seconds
- Turn on the computer by holding the power button down for 20 full seconds then release.
- Press the Power button one more time (if necessary) to start the computer.
If that does not work then
Click here to check warranty
and
Click here for world-wide contact info
Or contact the closest authorized service center
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